By Dr. Karen for Boomeryearbook.com

Baby boomers continue to shock the socks off the rest of the World by producing an amazing sexual performance even in their middle and old age! Psychological articles ask: what is it about them that they have this intense sexual relationship continuing well into their middle age and retirement years?

The generations that preceded the baby boom did everything in a predictable fashion, producing their children and raising them to be modest and fearful of convention. Along came baby boomers and blew convention sky high with their sexual revolution of the fifties and sixties, flying in the face of tradition and daring to expound free love and dispense with any moral code that seemed to them to be a waste of time.

Now here they are in the ‘naughties’, blatantly inventing gray sex and showing everyone how great it is to hang up the walking stick and be sexually active whenever the mood takes them!

The boomer mind set is such that they basically do whatever they feel like doing whenever they feel like doing it. This is the seed that grew a generation of activists and free love advocates back in the good old days.

They are certainly a generation of individuals and have no compunction about nailing their sexuality to the mast and declaring war on the aches and pains and associated creaks of old age with a resolve that says: ‘There might be snow on the roof but there’s nothing wrong with the boiler in the cellar’ – or words to that effect.

One of the main attributes of baby boomers is their endless ability to be intelligently resourceful and this is what keeps their sexual interests bubbling well into old age. They will follow any lead that promises to get them what they want and when elderly problems get in the way of their sexual gratification, they find ways to get around difficulties rather than take the path of acceptance and settle for celibate comfort. Their first question on discovering a sexual difficulty is: how do I fix it? – Never: how do I live with it?

Psychological articles observe that the gray sex revolution continues to puzzle and fascinate psychologists everywhere, as elderly baby boomers of sixty; seventy and eighty consistently outdo every other generation in the bedroom and cheerfully refuse to be suppressed by age, infirmity or convention. Yeah baby!

Baby boomers having this kind of problem will be vulnerable to all kinds of quackery in their desperation to rid themselves of what they see as a scourge on their lives. Better to take the professional path and be sure of a straight forward and safe solution…

Baby Boomers Leading the Gray Sex Revolution: Yeah Baby! is part of Boomer Yearbook’s continuing series of baby boomers psychological coaching tips and how to alleviate elderly problems. We believe knowledge is power. We’d love to hear what you think.

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By Dr. Karen for Boomeryearbook.com

One of the more interesting aspects of baby boomers lives is that in fact very few of them lose interest in sex as they get older. Studies in psychological articles show that far from reducing in interest, some baby boomers interests escalate in their retirement years and they are happily making sexual innovations and seeking ways to spice up their sex lives rather than giving in to the lethargy of advancing years.

Typical of baby boomers, there is evidence that shows they are more likely to explore sexual alternatives should they experience ‘difficulties in the bedroom’ than most generations. Lucky for lady boomers, a man suffering difficulties will be more likely to find resourceful ways to satisfy his partner if he is a baby boomer than if he is not!

It is true that the boomer generation has a wide range of interest and pastimes that they look forward to indulging late in life. When you are busy holding down a challenging career and raising a family, there is hardly enough time in the day to fit in all the things you would like to do.

As we get older, time can be both a blessing and a problem. We have more time to pursue our interest and hobbies but unfortunately for some of us, not as much time as we would like to have left to enjoy our new expertise! Baby boomers tend to make the best of things, however, and certainly new things are embraced with enthusiasm.

That being said, few boomers would agree that their hobbies and interests replace their sex lives. Elderly boomers are among some of the most sexually active groups and when problems arise, boomers are more likely to seek professional help to eradicate the difficulty than some other generic groups.

The boomer generation has made some of the most dramatic changes the World has seen and continues to astound with its determination to make the most of everything the World has to offer, including sexuality! Their uninhibited approach to sex drove the sexual revolution of the sixties and they are not about to give up the driving seat just yet.

Psychological articles show us that other generations, including the generation that came after the baby boom, settle more readily into a hum drum existence and will likely show the World a sedate old age – boomers, however, continue to be more rock concert than rocking chair.

Life After Sex: Do Baby Boomers find Other Interest Rewarding When Their Sex Lives Become Less Active?is part of Boomer Yearbook’s continuing series of baby boomers psychological coaching tips and how to alleviate elderly problems. We believe knowledge is power. We’d love to hear what you think.

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By Dr. Karen for Boomeryearbook.com

The menopausal years can be so easy for some baby boomers and others live through a nightmare as they try to come to terms with what they see as their loss. The menopause is simply the ceasing of a woman’s ability to have children. For some women, this ability to reproduce is all important and she goes through a form of bereavement as her body changes and she undergoes a roller coaster of emotion to try to accept her new physicality.

There is no rhyme or reason for the intensity, or otherwise, of the symptoms of the menopause in individuals. Some are fortunate enough to experience no symptoms whatever, other than the gradual cessation of periods, while other baby boomers go through a hell of hot flushes; depression; low libido; low self esteem; insomnia; excessive itching and a plethora of other nasty side effects.

Psychological articles note that the menopause can begin in the mid thirties and continue to the late fifties or it can be ‘done and dusted’ in less than a year. It is impossible to set a clock to the experience and many of the alternative treatments of menopausal symptoms are ineffective, causing frustration and annoyance.
Baby boomers spend a fortune on trying to minimize the effects of the menopause, some purchasing entire new wardrobes to combat the effects of hot flushes by wearing thin layers of clothing that can be easily discarded. Some try diets that are rich in folic acid and Vitamin B12, found to promote a lifting in spirits! Actually, psychological articles confirm a diet that includes soy, regular exercise, reduced caffeine and alcohol combined with yoga, reiki or some other relaxation program is said to help, although some put much of this down to ‘the placebo effect’.

Doctors will sometimes prescribe a course of hormone replacement therapy for a limited time, having taken into consideration the patient’s family history of heart disease and cancer, although synthetic hormones are now not so popular as estradiol or progesterone.
One of the more unpleasant side effects of the menopause is the eternal mood swing that threatens to de-rail an otherwise happy relationship between a menopausal woman and her husband or partner. Menopausal mood swings can be intense and even violent, turning the most even tempered and sunny natured women into vicious harridans and sending the rest of the family running for cover behind the sofa.

Seeking help for the menopause should be delayed at the outset until the full affect of the symptoms are known. Some baby boomers are able to go through menopause without fuss or the need for medical assistance.

Menopause: The Symptoms and How to Deal With Them is part of Boomer Yearbook’s continuing series of baby boomers psychological coaching tips and how to alleviate elderly problems. We believe knowledge is power. We’d love to hear what you think.

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By Dr. Karen for Boomeryearbook.com

Menopause and andropause ideally should go hand in hand; the problems of one neatly reflected in the other like an old married couple. Unfortunately, baby boomer men and women do not have the same experience of the symptoms of middle age and the effects of both conditions can cause chaos in a relationship that is usually well balanced.

Psychological articles show us that it is the absence of the natural hormone DHEA (dehyroepiandrosterone) in the adrenal glands that causes menopausal and andropausal symptoms in both men and women

For men, the symptoms of andropause can be debilitating. One of the main symptoms is depression, which can be difficult to deal with at any time of life but during andropause is made more distressing, as the usual resolve to fight off the effects of depression is not available. Some baby boomer men find that a daily dose of St John’s Wort is beneficial in tackling the symptoms of ‘male menopause’, along with Vitamin E for those who are not taking blood thinners. Other signs of mid life change include a lower sex drive or even impotence, although that is not to say that male menopause automatically produces sexual difficulties.

Women experience a totally different set of problems when the menopausal stage begins, the transition of which is commonly known as ‘perimenopause’, with symptoms that are in some respects more unpleasant than the last stages of menopause, as reproductive hormones diminish.

The menopausal transition can begin as early as thirty five and continue over an average of ten to fifteen years. Individual experiences vary considerably but many women suffer with hot flushes; moodiness; extreme tiredness; absent mindedness and either a excessive interest in sex or a complete loss of sexual appetite, depending on the individual and also on her relationship with her partner: a lady baby boomer with a partner who is completely disinterested in sex might experience extreme sexual frustration during the menopause.

Menopause is conventionally treated through HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy), although some women prefer to try herbal or homeopathic remedies.

For couples who are separated in age by only five years, it is entirely possible that both might experience the effects of mid life changes at the same time and this can cause emotional difficulties as both partners seek extra attention and understanding to help them through this difficult period. Psychological articles acknowledge that the effects of menopause and andropause are minimal for some baby boomers, who sail through the mid life change without significant problems. For others, the transition is a nightmare where one of the partnership exhibits extraordinary behavior that the other finds hard to understand and deal with.

Menopause and Andropause: The Baby Boomers’ Nightmare is part of Boomer Yearbook’s continuing series of baby boomers psychological coaching tips and how to alleviate elderly problems. We believe knowledge is power. We’d love to hear what you think.

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By Dr. Karen for Boomeryearbook.com

This is a question asked mostly by the generation that came after baby boomers and in fact it must be a source of endless irritation to young people to find that their parents had and still have a better sex life than they do! Psychological articles that analyse the whys and wherefores behind sexual behavior find that in fact baby boomers in general have the same level of sex drive as anyone else; they just express their sexuality differently.

The boomer generation is not motivated by sex, although it can sometimes seem that way. This remarkable set of human beings are determined to have things their own way and that includes being able to express their sexual preferences in any way they choose. This can sometimes give the impression that they are motivated by sex and certainly some have a deeper sexual interest than others, just like any other generic group.

Motivation changes from one decade to another with most human beings. Someone in their early twenties will likely be more motivated by sex and sexual attraction than someone in their late thirties and early forties.

The average woman in her thirties is concerned with home and family issues that include moderate sexual interests, unless she is unhappily married or in an unsatisfactory relationship, whereas a man of the same age is motivated by career and whatever hobbies or pastimes he has chosen to interest himself in. However, men do have a greater interest in sexual matters at that age and psychological articles tell us that men think about sex more often during a ten hour stretch than women.

The baby boomer generation is responsible for bringing sexual liberation to the rest of the World but unfortunately is often blamed for the downfall of the World’s sexual health with the advent of STDs. It is true that with the arrival of the contraceptive pill, condoms were cast aside as being an outdated method of contraception by singles, leading to a concentrated spread of STDs. By the time public information campaigns had brought the risk of contracting STDs to light, considerable damage had already been done to the sexually active community.

As schools began to teach contraceptive and moral responsibility beginning in the late seventies, younger generations began to view baby boomers’ sexual attitudes as not only morally wrong but also a health risk.

The boomer track record of failed marriages bears witness that sexual freedom is not always a good thing for the fabric of family life and in fact the marriage contract has become somewhat out dated, with couples choosing to live together and have children outside of marriage rather than risk the financial and emotional upheaval caused by divorce.

Why Are Baby Boomers Motivated By Sex? is part of Boomer Yearbook’s continuing series of baby boomers psychological coaching tips and how to alleviate elderly problems. We believe knowledge is power. We’d love to hear what you think.

Boomer Yearbook is a Social Network and Psychological Articles for Baby Boomers. Connect with old and new friends, or expand your mind and ward off senior moments and elderly problems with dream analysis and online optical illusions and brain games provided by clinical psychologist Dr. Karen Turner. Join other Baby Boomers to stay informed, receive weekly Newsfeeds, and let your opinions be heard. Baby boomers changed the world. We’re not done yet!